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Hummus

Hummus (or hummous) is a delicious thick paste made from chick peas which can be spread on bread or used as a dip

Ingredients 

250g/8oz chick peas, soaked overnight.

150ml/1/4 pint tahini
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped. 
juice of 1 to 2 lemons
salt and pepper

For the garnish

1 tablespoon olive oil blended with
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Method

Drain the chick peas, place in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

Bring to the boil, cover and boil rapidly for 10 minutes, then simmer gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until soft; the time will vary depending on the age and quantity of the peas. 

Drain, reserving 300ml/1/2 pint of the liquid.

Place the chick peas in a liquidiser or food processor, add the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Add some of the reserved cooking liquid and blend to a soft creamy paste.

Turn into a shallow serving dish, drizzle over the blended oil and sprinkle with the parsley.

Serve with pitta bread.

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